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  • A person in a yellow hooded sweatshirt stands at an event registration or information desk, holding out a card or ticket toward a staff member wearing glasses. The staff member leans forward and scans or examines the item using a handheld device. Several other attendees are visible nearby. The desk is covered with papers, badges, and electronic equipment, including barcode scanners and headphones. The venue has dim lighting with red and purple accent lights, creating a modern conference or exhibition atmosphere. Visible branding on the front of the desk features repeating geometric "H" shapes in blue, white, orange, and green.

    Young Community Drop In

    30th October 2026

    For ages 14-21, Birmingham Hippodrome’s free Young Community Drop-Ins offer young people aged 14+ the chance to explore creativity and develop skills through workshops on theatre directing, TV pitching, musical writing and mindful crafting.

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  • "Event poster for ""Discover Careers Day"" on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, a day dedicated to futures in the music industry. Features details on panels, workshops, and company stands, along with institutional sponsor logos and a ticket QR code.

    LCCM Careers Day 2026

    2nd November 2026

    Ages 11-24, develop your music career at LCCM Careers Day on 2 November. Attend industry workshops, hear expert speakers, meet organisations at the careers fair, get CV feedback and professional headshots, and connect with alumni and industry professionals, including a live A&R feedback session.

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  • A person wearing headphones speaks into a mounted microphone at a desk with a laptop, keyboard, and mouse. The modern indoor space includes a staircase, shelves with bottles, and framed artwork, creating a cozy recording or podcasting setup.

    First Steps into the Music Industry

    4th November 2026

    Ages 16-21, explore music careers at Lancashire Music Association’s free session. Discover industry opportunities, develop your own projects, and connect with music professionals for advice and support.

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  • Several people work around a professional cinema camera mounted on a slider in a studio setting. In the foreground, one person crouches beside the camera and adjusts equipment while another person steadies the camera rig. The camera sits on metal tracks supported by wooden apple boxes. Additional crew members are visible in the background, seated and looking at devices or equipment. The studio floor is marked with coloured tape, and cables run across the space. Soft, warm lighting illuminates the scene, highlighting the camera, monitor screens, and production gear. The image captures a behind-the-scenes moment during a film or video production setup.

    Aesthetica Film Festival

    4th November 2026 - 8th October 2026

    For all ages, aesthetica is the destination for independent cinema. We are delighted to be hosting the 16th edition of the festival in-person in York. We’re offering a range of tickets, from single screenings to one day, two day or the full five days, so you can choose how and when you experience the best new film.

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  • Audience members sit in a theatre auditorium while a presenter speaks from the front near the stage. The image includes logos for Creative Access, Discover Creative Careers, Future Creators, and Creative Careers Hub, along with overlaid text that reads: “Looking to get into theatre & live events but don’t know where to start?” and theatre mask icons.

    Brighton Mixer Event

    5th November 2026

    For ages 18-24, discover backstage opportunities in theatre and live events at Brighton Dome. This Creative Access programme offers an insight into careers across the creative industries.

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  • Promotional graphic for the Yorkshire Music Industry Expo, featuring event branding and a lineup of music industry speakers. The top section displays the “Yorkshire Music Industry Expo” logo alongside the Higher Rhythm and Music Industry Yorkshire logos on a white background. A row of five speaker portraits appears beneath, each labelled with a name: Danny Sapko, Anna Prior, J. Kas, Paul Dakeyne, and Sarah Shiels. Smaller text under each image describes their professional roles within music, media, production, or artist development. At the bottom of the graphic, large blue text reads: “Yorkshire Music Industry Pros inform and inspire through a day of FREE sessions designed to support access to careers in the Music Industry...” The design uses a colour palette of black, white, blue, and green, with a clean promotional layout intended to advertise an educational music industry event.

    Yorkshire Music Industry Expo (Yorkshire MIX)

    6th November 2026

    For all ages, Yorkshire Music Industry Expo returns to Doncaster on 6 November, bringing together Yorkshire-based music industry professionals to share insights and inspire future careers. Delivered by Higher Rhythm via Music Industry Yorkshire, this free event supports access to music industry opportunities.

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  • A promotional poster for the Breaking Into Music Youth Conference, a creative industries day held at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast. The event is designed to introduce young people to career opportunities within the music industry.

    Breaking Into Music

    9th November 2026

    For ages 14-21, explore careers in the live music industry at this interactive Creative Industries Day in Northern Ireland. Run by Oh Yeah Music Centre as part of Sound of Belfast Festival, the event highlights career paths and opportunities across live music.

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  • A person stands beside a large orange planter marked “MEDIA CITY” in bold black lettering, in an urban plaza surrounded by modern glass office buildings. Tall ornamental plants fill the planter, and tramway signage and paved walkways are visible in the background. The person is leaning against the planter and holding their arms out while standing in the foreground.

    Manchester Mixer Event

    11th November 2026

    For ages 18-24, hear from recent School of English graduates working across creative industries and other sectors, then connect with alumni through informal speed networking.

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  • A colorful, retro-style poster for the Creative Edinburgh Awards 15th Anniversary. The central design features bold typography reading "Creative Edinburgh Awards 15th Anniversary" set against a starry night sky backdrop and a vibrant rainbow arch. The event details at the bottom state it will take place at Central Hall on Friday 13th November

    The Creative Edinburgh Awards 2026

    13th November 2026

    Ages 17-24, celebrate 15 years of Creative Edinburgh at the 2026 Awards Ceremony. Recognise the artists, makers, performers and communities shaping the city’s creative landscape, and discover this year’s winners and their outstanding contributions to Edinburgh’s cultural life.

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  • Two ornate, vintage-style mixed media bird assemblages are intricately embellished with porcelain flowers, metallic leaves, rhinestones, and beads against a white background.

    Find A Maker Big Weekend

    13th November 2026 - 14th November 2026

    Ages 11-24, discover handmade creativity at MAKE Southwest’s Find a Maker Weekend. Enjoy live demonstrations, workshops and talks, meet talented makers, and explore an exhibition celebrating ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass and more.

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  • Two people sit facing each other on blue sofas in a modern university common area. In the foreground, one person is seen from behind wearing a navy hoodie with the text “Teesside University London” printed in white on the back. Opposite, another person wearing a yellow polka-dot top and a lanyard sits with hands clasped, engaged in conversation. The open-plan space features blue seating, bright overhead lighting, and contemporary décor, with additional seating and a café-style area visible in the background. The image conveys a student support, mentoring, or campus discussion setting within a university environment.

    Teesside University London Open Day

    13th November 2026

    For ages 16-18, Explore courses in Business, Computing, Video Games and Health at Teesside University London’s Campus Open Days. Tour the facilities, meet academic staff, learn about industry links and graduate opportunities, and get advice on student support, finance and applications.

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  • An exhibition or presentation by the Graduate Fashion Foundation during the Upstart Festival at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Models are standing on platforms showcasing experimental and unique garments created by graduate fashion designers, backdropped by historical museum artworks and large gilt altar structures.

    Upstart Festival

    15th November 2026

    For ages 16-26, explore fashion careers through talks, workshops, displays and networking at this festival for young people, run by the V&A and UKFT with support from the Adobe Foundation.

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  • A group of people sit around a table in a library or study room, collaborating with several open laptops. Bookshelves filled with books and binders line the background, creating a focused study or group‑work atmosphere.

    Unreal Engine workshop (York)

    16th November 2026

    For all ages, a free Unreal Engine workshop for adult residents of York and North Yorkshire, exploring digital pre-visualisation for film, animation and more. Learn to plan shots, control virtual cameras, adjust lighting and export scenes into short videos. Some digital media experience is recommended.

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  • A promotional flyer for the Teacher Encounters Creative Careers event hosted by the BOA Stage & Screen Production Academy.

    Teacher Encounters: Creative Careers

    17th November 2026

    For all ages, a free event for teachers, careers advisers and industry professionals to explore creative career pathways across the West Midlands. Hear from industry professionals and alumni, discover opportunities, and share ideas for supporting young people into creative careers.

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  • A group of people sit around a table in a library or study room, collaborating with several open laptops. Bookshelves filled with books and binders line the background, creating a focused study or group‑work atmosphere.

    Unreal Engine workshop (Scarborough)

    17th November 2026

    For all ages, a free Unreal Engine workshop for adult residents of York and North Yorkshire. Learn to plan shots, operate virtual cameras, adjust lighting and create short videos for filmmaking, animation and digital twinning.

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    Discover Creative Careers Fair

    19th November 2026

    Ages 11-17, explore creative careers with Bristol Beacon through interactive sessions on the creative industries, live events, sound and lighting. Meet industry professionals, discover training and education pathways, and gain practical insights into the wide range of opportunities across the creative sector.

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  • A promotional flyer for "Boosting Your Creative Business" hosted by Devon Combined Authority, North Devon and Torridge Council

    Boosting Your Creative Business

    19th November 2026

    For all ages, discover career and mentoring programmes, hear success stories from South West creatives, and gain expert advice on finance and funding. Connect with industry professionals and explore opportunities to grow your creative business.

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  • A promotional banner for a "Creative Careers Fair" organized by Creative Wakefield and Wakefield Council. The free event is scheduled for Wednesday 25 November 2026 from 12pm - 6pm at the WX Wakefield Exchange. The design features bold white text on a black background alongside a dynamic collage of young people engaged in creative activities like filming and using a microphone.

    Creative Careers Fair

    25th November 2026

    Ages 11 - 24, explore creative career pathways at Create Wakefield’s free Creative Careers Fair. Meet employers, cultural organisations and education providers, take part in interactive activities, enjoy live performances and access CV support, professional headshots and expert career advice.

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  • A man working in music or podcasting studio speaking into a microphone whilst looking at his phone.

    Developing Music Careers & Lancashire's Music Sector

    28th November 2026

    Ages 16-21, explore music industry opportunities at Lancashire Music Association’s free interactive session. Discover ways to develop sustainable careers, promote events, release music, grow audiences and connect with local music professionals to strengthen Lancashire’s music scene.

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